A How-To Guide to Stainless Steel Supply and Distribution

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A How-To Guide to Stainless Steel Supply and
Distribution
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Introduction

• Although various types of metal exist, steel
  remains one of the most popular in terms of its
  cost-effectiveness, its ease of use, and its
  resistance to corrosion.
• Steel is an artificial industrial creation, an
  alloy made of a mixture of different metals.
  Essentially, it is made up of a mixture iron and
  carbon, which makes it stronger than iron in its
  original form. In its variation as stainless
  steel, it is quite versatile and cannot be
  corroded.

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• Although stainless steel is a common type of
  metal, it has a variety of surprising uses. In
  this article, we will examine some of the
  lesser-known facts about stainless steel.

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Table of contents

• What Do We Know About Stainless Steel?
• How Are the Stainless-Steel Grades Classified?
• SS 13-8PH
• SS 15-5PH
• SS 17-4 PH
• Ams 5643
• Ams 5659

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What Do We Know About Stainless Steel?

• Famed for being resistant to corrosion, many
  people assume that stainless steel is entirely
  rust-free. However, this is only partly true.
  Steel can corrode and degrade over time if
  continuously exposed to the elements. For this
  reason, items or tools made of stainless steel
  should be stored in places where they are not
  exposed to oxygen.

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• Most people are unaware that there are several
  types of stainless steel with different
  components. These differences are a result of
  different percentages of chromium and other
  metals used. There are five types of stainless
  steel in existence, namely, ferritic stainless
  steel, austenitic stainless steel, precipitation
  hardened stainless steel, martensitic stainless
  steel, and duplex stainless steel.

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• Stainless steel ranks among the most re-usable
  metal products in the world. Once discarded, an
  item made of stainless steel can be remodeled
  into another different item with ease.
• Many industries supply their workers with
  stainless steel clothing (protective wear made
  from stainless steel that has been woven into a
  thread).

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• Stainless steel in its many forms and grades is
  used for different purposes. When it comes to the
  supply and distribution of steel, the steel
  recipient must choose the type and grade of
  stainless steel most suited to their needs.
  Stainless steel grades are divided into steel
  plates and round bars depending on where they
  will be used.

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How Are the Stainless-Steel Grades Classified?
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SS 13-8PH

• This grades steel plate is used mainly in the
  manufacture of electronic circuit boards, as well
  as making steel linings in office furniture to
  increase their aesthetic appeal. The measurements
  supplied will depend on the plates intended use.
• On the other hand, this grades steel bar
  counterpart has numerous uses and comes in
  different shapes as well. For example, the steel
  bar is used to make vehicle parts and aesthetics.

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• This grade is most suitable for engineering such
  as the manufacture and maintenance of aircraft
  because of its high resistance to corrosion by
  external factors, such as weather. Nickel and
  molybdenum, which are added onto the chromium,
  make this grade stand out for its resistance to
  corrosion.

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SS 15-5PH

• This grade is known for being very tough and
  strong. It is used widely in the food processing
  industry because its non-corrosive properties
  offer a high degree of compliance in meeting
  health regulations. The 15-5PH is also used in
  the oil industry because of these same
  non-corrosive properties.

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SS 17-4 PH

• This is the most commonly used grade of steel due
  to its low cost, as well as its use in very
  important industries. For example, its resistance
  to corrosion makes it suitable for use in the
  fabrication of sea vessels. The 17-4 PH grade is
  also used to make dry casks, which are storage
  containers for used fuel in the nuclear industry.
  

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Ams 5643

• This variation of stainless steel alloy falls
  under the 17-4 grouping. It is often used in the
  aeronautical industry because of its superior
  strength and resistance to harsh climatic
  conditions.

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Ams 5659

• The AMS 5659 is grouped under the 15-5 PH grade.
  It responds favorably to welding, and is often
  used in aircrafts similar to its 5643
  counterparts. It is also extensively used in the
  oil and nuclear industries.

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• Although similar in many ways, these various
  grades of stainless steel all possess differences
  in composition, which sets them apart and makes
  them most suitable for their respective
  industries. Although this information may appear
  a bit overwhelming at first, choosing a grade
  does not have to be a difficult process. The
  easiest and quickest way to find out the type and
  grade of stainless steel one requires is to find
  out the composition of metal involved in its
  manufacture. The properties of the alloys will
  determine the properties of the stainless steel
  produced.

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Contact details

• Alloy Metals Company
• Address 3400 E 69th St, Long Beach, CA 90805,
  United States
• Phone Number 562-941-1616
• Website http//alloymetalsco.com
• Email mkt_at_alloymetalscompany.com